How To Open Silver Dollar Capsules?

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OzCollection Valued Member Australia 129 Posts	Posted 03/14/2023 04:18 am Hi there, I recently acquired a non-circulating 1977 Senate Throne Dollar in a white capsule, which I am finding impossible to open. Any tips on how to open it? My guess is to use something like a Swiss Army knife, but I'm not sure. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/14/2023 08:45 am How about a photo? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
purelywasted Pillar of the Community Canada 1505 Posts	Posted 03/14/2023 12:44 pm I did it once for 1977. Used a pointed metal item (I think it was a leather punch) with a fine tip and hammer. Case destroyed, coin fine. Was not easy, there must be a better way than what I did. Edited by purelywasted 03/14/2023 12:45 pm Report this Post to the Staff
john100 Pillar of the Community Canada 5324 Posts	Posted 03/14/2023 12:51 pm Maybe freeze and slight tap on the c ASE Report this Post to the Staff
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